James - you say you also like non-fiction: here are a couple books I've enjoyed lately, that you might like:

"Seven Ages of Britain" by Justin Pollard (publ.Hodder & Stoughton) - based on the recent UK TV series. Covers history of Britain from the Mesolithic period to 17th century. Described as "exploring the lives and times of the ordinary people of Britain who rarely emerge into the light of written history but nonetheless were witness to its every twist and turn."

"Borley Rectory - The Final Analysis" by Edward Babbs (publ. Six Martlets Publishing) - If you are into (real life) mysteries, you will enjoy this analysis of what was known as "the most haunted house in England" and the characters and events surrounding the place, up to the present day.

And some poetry - Treated myself at Christmas to this excellent anthology : "Staying Alive - Real Poems for Unreal Times", edited by Neil Astley (publ. Bloodaxe Books). Described as "500 life-affirming poems fired by belief in the human and the spiritual at a time when much in the world feels unreal, inhuman and hollow." Famous and less known poems, from 'classics' to 21st century. Powerful, positive, thought-provoking. Good stuff !

Hope the 3 months go really well for you, James,
All good wishes,
- jeanie